The species mostly flies by day but may also come to light at night.

Most species also can fly well, even taking off from water if need be.

Many species will however fly at night, and then may be attracted to artificial lights.

Most are crepuscular or nocturnal, but some species fly during the day.

This species can fly at a very high altitude.

The species flies at night and is attracted to light.

Some species of fruit fly produce the largest known spermatozoon found in nature.

This species flies at night from August to early October.

This species flies both during the day and also at night when it is attracted to light.

Some species may fly miles a day searching for food in the wild.